Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Novak closes the distance but Fergusson moves to the side
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergusson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Novak clinches up against the cage.
Novak is looking for a takedown.
Novak looking to stall.
Novak is looking to control Fergusson's arms but Fergusson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Novak has his back to the cage.
Novak missing with knees to the body.
Fergusson avoids a wild elbow strike from Novak.
Fergusson has Novak pressed against the cage, preventing Novak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Fergusson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fergusson jabs Novak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it.
Novak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Fergusson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Fergusson tries to keep at a distance but Novak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fergusson slowing the pace effectively.
Novak tries a knee to the head but Fergusson blocks it.
Novak taking a breather.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Novak has managed to clinch.
Novak has Fergusson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fergusson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Fergusson.
Novak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Novak goes for a takedown attempt but Fergusson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Fergusson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novak doesn't seem phased though.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Novak scores with a jab. Fergusson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Novak is rocked!
Fergusson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Novak shoots in but no luck this time.
Fergusson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Novak is looking to wear down Fergusson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak moves out of range as Fergusson throws a body kick.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Novak tries to clinch but Fergusson moves out of range. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Novak cracks Fergusson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shane Fergusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novak is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Novak is defended easily by Fergusson.
Novak looks to clinch #KD2#
and Fergusson counters with a nice right hand that sends Novak toppling to the canvas! Novak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fergusson finish him?!
Oh Novak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak misses with a takedown
and Fergusson counters with a right hand from hell and Novak is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
After winning the bout, Shane Fergusson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1153 Clappertron v Young
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Wrou misses with a wild body shot.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
Ryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wrou defends it well.
Wrou looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
Ryan cracks Wrou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wrou cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ryan cracks Wrou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryan walks into a jab.
Wrou throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrou misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Wrou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrou lands a high kick!
Wrou misses with a body kick.
A big left from Wrou misses.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wrou walks into a jab.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrou pinned against the cage. Wrou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Wrou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrou cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wrou misses with a body shot.
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Sledge Wrou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Wrou counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrou misses with a kick to the body.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan moves out of range as Wrou strikes.
Ryan takes a swing at Wrou's ribcage but misses.
Wrou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrou.
Wrou lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wrou to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Wrou connects with a high kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Wrou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.#T3#
Wrou misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Wrou's head but Wrou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou is looking to counter punch.
Wrou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrou throws a chopping leg kick but Ryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sledge Wrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses.
Wrou misses with a straight left.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wrou lands a jab to the head.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wrou is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Wrou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Ryan throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
Wrou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrou.
Wrou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan cracks Wrou with a good jab.
Ryan misses with a hook. Wrou ducked under it nicely.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Wrou.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Wrou sprawls well.
Wrou throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Wrou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Wrou.
Wrou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sledge Wrou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrou misses with a double jab.
Wrou slips under a jab.
Wrou throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Wrou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wrou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Wrou tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Sledge Wrou is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Wrou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrou's corner calls for a 1-2. Wrou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Wrou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wrou throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wrou's guard.
Wrou wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wrou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wrou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wrou! #REVR#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Wrou content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wrou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Wrou controlling the pace for now.
Wrou wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Wrou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Wrou maintains control.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Wrou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou tries to stand up but Ryan had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sledge Wrou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrou.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Wrou had a free shot at his head there.
Wrou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan walks into a stiff left hand from Wrou.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wrou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ryan manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrou is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wrou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wrou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Ryan has an active guard here but Wrou has managed to pass into half guard.
Sledge Wrou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Wrou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Wrou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrou sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wrou is just content to waste time from the top position. Ryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrou wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sledge Wrou.
Well Wrou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sledge Wrou!
After the fight, Sledge Wrou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Medeiros misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Ahmad clinches with his opponent.
Ahmad lands with a left to the head.
Medeiros working hard to break the clinch.
Medeiros throws a head punch that misses.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Ahmad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahmad working aggressively here.
Ahmad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Ahmad throws a head punch that misses.
Ahmad misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Medeiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Medeiros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medeiros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahmad cracks Medeiros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahmad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut.
Ahmad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahmad scores with a nice right hand.
Ahmad leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Medeiros defending well as Ahmad loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Medeiros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ahmad tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Ahmad wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros tries to move to full mount but Ahmad actually manages to regain half guard.
Medeiros is stalling here. Ahmad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahmad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Medeiros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Medeiros can't do much from the bottom here.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros wants to get back to his feet.
Medeiros gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Medeiros has a hand on Ahmad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahmad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Medeiros is trying desperately to improve position.
Medeiros is still trying to improve position.
Medeiros tries to hold on but Ahmad postures up.
Medeiros is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahmad has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zayden Ahmad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahmad stuffs the takedown.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahmad at a distance.
Medeiros misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters with a good, hard body kick but Medeiros shrugs it off.
Medeiros misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahmad momentarily.
Nice shot by Medeiros.
Ahmad throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Ahmad stuns Medeiros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad slips under a jab.
Medeiros throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Medeiros is breathing heavily.#T1#
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad misses with a looping right.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Zayden Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahmad misses the target.
Medeiros lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahmad's head.
Nice body kick from Ahmad.
Ahmad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Medeiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros taking a break here but Ahmad is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Medeiros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Medeiros is thwarting Ahmad's attempts to control the position.
Ahmad gets back to full guard.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmad is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Ahmad pulls Medeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Ahmad keeps moving.
Ahmad pulls Medeiros in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros shoots in for a double leg but Ahmad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zayden Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad thows a body kick. Medeiros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Medeiros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad misses with a looping right.
Ahmad delivers a nice body kick.
Zayden Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahmad tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zayden Ahmad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Medeiros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahmad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros moves out of range as Ahmad strikes.
Medeiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad scores with a nice body kick.
Medeiros misses with a jab to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice body kick.
Ahmad thuds his shin into the meat of Medeiros's side.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmad misses its target.
Medeiros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahmad.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
Medeiros dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahmad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ahmad cracks Medeiros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Medeiros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Medeiros is rocked!
A cross from Ahmad lands.
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahmad finish him?#KD#
Ahmad cracks Medeiros with an uppercut from hell and Medeiros crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ahmad's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Medeiros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Medeiros seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ahmad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
Zayden Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.#T3#
Medeiros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahmad.#TD2#
Medeiros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Ahmad is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Ahmad is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Medeiros throwing strikes but missing.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Ahmad is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a good, hard body kick but Medeiros shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zayden Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayden Ahmad!
Zayden Ahmad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Good leg kick by Dustfinger.
Paul swings for the body but Dustfinger moves out of range.
Paul fails with the takedown
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Paul moves forwards but Dustfinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paul throws a right and a left that Dustfinger avoids nicely.
Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dustfinger counters with a left to the body.
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dustfinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paul.
Dustfinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dustfinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Paul's head.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Dustfinger ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Dustfinger sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dustfinger is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that drops Paul like a sack of potatoes! Dustfinger dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A very excited looking Henry Dustfinger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Femme jabs at Gretel's body.
Gretel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Femme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gretel scrambles back to his feet.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Gretel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme lands a nice hook to Gretel's body. Gretel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gretel slips a straight right by Femme.
Gretel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Femme scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gretel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Femme is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Femme stalling.
Femme tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gretel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Gretel is trying to get back to full guard.
Femme trying to control the pace.
Gretel controlling the position well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Femme is pressing down on Gretel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gretel is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gretel misses its intended target.
Femme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gretel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Femme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gretel in his tracks.
Gretel throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme scores with a hook.
Gretel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme connects with the punch.#CL2#
Femme clinches with his opponent.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gretel lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Femme working aggressively here.
I was talking to Gretel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gretel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gretel tries a body shot but Femme blocks it.
Gretel tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gretel's elbow.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
Gretel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Femme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Femme.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gretel.
Femme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gretel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Femme can turn it around.
Gretel throws a head punch that misses.
Femme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gretel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gretel misses with the head strike.
Gretel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Femme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gretel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gretel struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
Femme lands an uppercut.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Femme.
Femme can't find room to land a body shot as Gretel controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Femme.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Femme.
Femme misses with a body punch.
Gretel working aggressively here. #BC2#
Femme breaks the clinch.
Femme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Gretel needs to keep his hands up - Femme had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Femme closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gretel to the mat! Gretel manages to get full guard.
Gretel wants to improve his position but instead Femme has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Femme - just one landing.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme walks into a stiff left hand from Gretel.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
Femme thuds a left hand into Gretel's body.
Gretel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gretel. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme scores with the left hand. Gretel knows he should have avoided that one.
Femme misses with a jab to the body
and Gretel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Femme thinking.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Femme swings for the body but Gretel moves out of range.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Gretel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Gretel is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gretel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Gretel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Femme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gretel scores with a decent looking hook.
Gretel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A big left from Gretel misses.
Femme moves out of range as Gretel strikes.
Gretel throws a chopping leg kick but Femme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme shoots in but Gretel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gretel throws a chopping leg kick but Femme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gretel.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel misses with a low kick as Femme jumps back.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.#T2#
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Gretel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gretel doesn't manage to clinch there - Femme circles away. #TD2#
Femme closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gretel's guard.
Femme passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Femme trying to control the position but Gretel is working away.
Gretel tries to improve position but can't.
Gretel gets back to half guard.#T3#
Femme controlling the action here.
Gretel gets back to full guard.
Gretel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Femme puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gretel controlling the position for now.
Gretel wants to improve his position but Femme is controlling well.
Femme is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gretel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gretel wants to control but Femme is keeping busy.
Gretel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Femme manages to pass to mount!
Femme content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
A big right from Femme misses.
Gretel avoids the body shot from Femme.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gretel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gretel works the jab nicely.
Femme jabs Gretel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gretel defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Femme takes one to the side of the head.
Gretel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Gretel blocks a jab.
Gretel tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Gretel with a nice calf kick.
Femme throws a body punch but Gretel moves out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretel slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Femme looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gretel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Femme's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Femme's back!
Violent Femme has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gretel has good solid back control here.
Gretel cracks Femme with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Femme from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gretel tries to get the hooks in deep but Femme pushed the leg off.
Gretel wants to control the position but Femme frees himself and scrambles - Gretel manages to regain control in side control.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gretel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femme keeps working.
Femme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gretel trying to control from half guard but Femme is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Femme tries to get to full guard but Gretel has control of the leg.
Gretel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femme keeps working.
Femme manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Femme keeping moving, preventing Gretel from controlling successfully.
Gretel preventing the sweep.
Femme has his hands on Gretel's head, controlling the position.
Gretel throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gretel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Femme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gretel to the ground. Femme is now in Gretel's guard.
Femme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Femme has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gretel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Femme is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Femme preventing the sweep.
Gretel is working hard here to advance position.
Gretel keeping full guard, as Femme tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Violent Femme.
I've got Femme winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Ahmad. Ahmad maintains the clinch.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahmad pushes Zhao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahmad lands a left hand.
Ahmad tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao misses with a body punch. #BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahmad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a hook but Ahmad avoids it easily.
Ahmad misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Zhao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahmad.
Ahmad loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
It appears Zhao was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao scores with a hook.#T1#
Zhao misses with a leg kick
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahmad - that will leave a mark!
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahmad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Ahmad has managed to clinch.
Ahmad misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Ahmad jumps guard.
Zhao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ahmad is proving hard to escape from.
Zhao being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Zhao wants to pass the guard but Ahmad is keeping the position.
Zhao wants to stand and escape but instead Ahmad has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Zhao working a defensive guard but Ahmad passes into half guard.
Zhao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao wants to stand back up but Ahmad manages to pass into side control.
Ahmad advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ahmad controlling his opponent.
Zhao is working to get back to half guard.
Ahmad controlling from mount.
Ahmad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zhao to take his back!
Zhao rolls, trying to escape but Ahmad keeps control of the position.
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Ahmad controls the position.#T4#
Zhao wants to escape the position.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet.
Zhao tries to break free.
Zhao is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Zhao manages to stand up with Ahmad still on his back. Eventually Ahmad drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zayden Ahmad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
Zhao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Ahmad fails to land. #BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahmad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahmad tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Ahmad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Ahmad avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Ahmad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahmad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Ahmad swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahmad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahmad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
Zhao misses with a hook to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice body kick.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmad misses with a hook
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmad lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhao's head.
Zhao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahmad just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmad misses with a hook.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahmad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zayden Ahmad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahmad - the referee stops the clock and Zhao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahmad. Zhao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahmad throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao scores with a head kick.
Ahmad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao. #T4#
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Ahmad didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao thows a leg kick but Ahmad checks it
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahmad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhao scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmad. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zayden Ahmad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zhao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad swinging wildly here.
Zhao throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Zhao misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahmad throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Ahmad. Ahmad maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ahmad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Zhao.
Ahmad is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Ahmad misses with a body kick.
Ahmad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Ahmad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
Ahmad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahmad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahmad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ahmad gets a clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao prevents a body shot from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahmad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahmad has double underhooks.
Ahmad blocks an uppercut.
Zhao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahmad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ahmad avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahmad.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards.
Ahmad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhao walks away with a smile on his face. Ahmad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slow jab from Ahmad misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Ahmad misses with a looping left.
Ahmad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Ahmad misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahmad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhao defending well as Ahmad loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahmad's head.
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.
Zhao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zhao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.#ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
Ahmad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahmad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhao on the side of the head.#CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Zhao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Ahmad cracks Zhao with an uppercut from hell and Zhao crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ahmad's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Zhao wants to hit a sweep here but Ahmad passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhao there!
Zhao is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ahmad has taken his back.
Zhao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zayden Ahmad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahmad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayden Ahmad!
After winning the bout, Zayden Ahmad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wrecks misses with a looping right.
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
Wrecks lands a leg kick that knocks Salajudin Ii off balance momentarily.
Wrecks misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wrecks off his feet! Salajudin Ii dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrecks is being controlled here. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrecks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salajudin Ii advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Salajudin Ii manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wrecks to take his back!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wrecks tries to roll but Salajudin Ii sticks to his back. #SUB#
Wrecks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wrecks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salajudin Ii struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Salajudin Ii just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wrecks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Wrecks is controlling his hands well.
Salajudin Ii tries to get the hooks in deep but Wrecks pushed the leg off. #T3#
Wrecks tries to escape the position.
Salajudin Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Salajudin Ii controls the action.#SUB#
Wrecks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Wrecks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wrecks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB#
Wrecks fending off the submission attempt from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii avoiding Wrecks 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wrecks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Wrecks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wrecks misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Will Wrecks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrecks misses with a looping right.
Wrecks throws a poor cross that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Wrecks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
Salajudin Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wrecks sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Wrecks misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp right that sends Wrecks to the canvas! Salajudin Ii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
A relieved looking Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1128 Hawk v Ryder
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Riker misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Riker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Riker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Riker has control of the leg.
Riker is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jones manages to get to full guard.
Riker wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones controls Riker momentarily but Riker frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Riker defends it easily.
Riker wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones controls Riker momentarily but Riker frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Riker misses.
Riker tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Riker wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped. #T3#
Jones struggling a bit here.
Riker tries to get to his feet but Jones is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Riker in his guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riker wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Riker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riker dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Riker pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is pulling down on Riker's head. It's preventing any offense from Riker, at least for the moment.
Jones looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riker passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Riker misses with a hook.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riker throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Riker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Riker in his tracks momentarily.
Riker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones. #T1#
Riker connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Kim Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Riker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Riker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Riker is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Riker wants to stand up but Jones manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riker escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Riker tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Riker wants to stand but Jones has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Riker has passed into half guard!
It looks like Riker is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Riker tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riker wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Jones uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Riker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Riker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riker works his way back into a safe position though.
Riker wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Riker stands up from Jones's guard - Riker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Riker misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Riker scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.#TD2#
Riker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riker defends well.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riker is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Riker stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Riker cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riker throws a right hand that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riker checks a leg kick.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Riker misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Riker to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
After the fight, Kim Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1129 Ben vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drozd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drozd connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Nice shot by Drozd.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Drozd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Drozd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Drozd scores with a nice right hand.
Drozd throws an off balance right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Drozd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.#T1#
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller moves away from the strike by Drozd.
Drozd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller blocks a jab.
Drozd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Drozd gets a clinch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
Drozd lands a nice uppercut.
Miller wants to break free but Drozd has control.
Drozd misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Drozd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drozd misses with some punches.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Drozd as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drozd, as that shot connected.
Drozd misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller slips under a jab from Drozd.
A jab from Drozd does it's job there.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drozd's head backwards.
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Drozd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Drozd.
Drozd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drozd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drozd. #T3##BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Drozd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drozd.
Drozd moves to clinch but Miller breaks away
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Drozd.
Drozd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Drozd with a jab.
Miller throws a series of punches but Drozd avoids them all with ease.
Drozd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drozd misses with a hook.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drozd scores with a body shot.
Drozd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drozd swinging wildly here.
Miller slips a straight right by Drozd.
Drozd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drozd looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a jab to the body
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drozd misses with a looping left.
That kick from Drozd tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drozd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drozd throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drozd misses with a right hand
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Drozd is out of range.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drozd was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Drozd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drozd swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Drozd misses with a kick to the body
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Drozd avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Drozd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller avoids the body shot from Drozd.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drozd.
Drozd looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Drozd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Drozd is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drozd slips a jab from Miller.
Drozd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd throws a hook but Miller blocks it.#T2#
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller lands a jab to Drozd's midsection.
Drozd misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller slips a jab from Drozd.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller digs a good hook to Drozd's body.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drozd was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Drozd throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a straight left.
A jab from Drozd finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Drozd.#T3#
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller throws a combination. Drozd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Drozd works Miller's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Drozd avoids the body shot from Miller.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Drozd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drozd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drozd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd scores with a jab.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Drozd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Drozd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller takes a swing at Drozd's ribcage but misses.
Drozd dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Drozd to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Drozd misses.
Miller lunges at Drozd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drozd's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joshua Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Miller throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Drozd misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Drozd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drozd blocks a jab.
Drozd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Drozd lands with a nice body punch.
Drozd misses with a looping left.
Drozd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Drozd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller throws a hook but Drozd avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Miller moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Drozd scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drozd throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller punishes Drozd's body with a nice straight punch.
Drozd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drozd misses with a shot to the body
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Drozd finds it's target.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drozd moves away.
Drozd lands a right hook to the body.
Drozd lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Drozd just misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drozd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drozd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drozd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drozd.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming.
Drozd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drozd eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller slips under a jab from Drozd.
Drozd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drozd throws an off balance right hand
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Drozd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drozd moves away.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Drozd throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Drozd.
Drozd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller punishes Drozd's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller slips a straight right by Drozd.#T4#
Drozd misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Drozd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drozd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller punishes Drozd's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller cracks Drozd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drozd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller stuns Drozd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drozd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses.
Drozd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Miller!
Joshua Miller spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno scoring well with a low kick there.
De Geno staying out of range there.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
De Geno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Geno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Albatross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Genos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross misses with a hook.
De Geno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but De Geno slips the punch.
De Geno loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno checks a low kick from Albatross.
De Geno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albatross takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
A big right from De Geno misses.
De Geno slips under a jab from Albatross.
Albatross lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Geno moves away from the strike by Albatross.
De Geno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.#T1#
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Geno.
De Geno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albatross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross needs to keep his hands up - De Geno had a free shot at his head there.
De Geno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Albatross connects with a crisp jab.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
Albatross avoids the body shot from De Geno.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross misses the jab.
It looked like De Geno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross dips to his left and cracks De Geno with an uppercut!
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Albatross tenderised De Geno's leg. De Geno is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
De Geno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Geno connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
De Geno slips under a jab.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.#T2#
Albatross throws a leg kick but De Geno moved away.
Albatross drops his hands momentarily and De Geno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but De Geno slips the punch.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from De Geno finds it's target.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Albatross throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
De Geno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albatross connects with a high kick.
Albatross lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily. #T3#
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Geno.
De Geno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Geno checks a leg kick nicely.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno lands with an overhand left.
De Geno lands a jab to the nose.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like De Geno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albatross.
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Geno under the eye.
De Geno scores with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Geno checks a leg kick.
De Geno throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
De Geno backing away here, and Albatross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross tries a low kick but De Geno avoids it.
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
De Geno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Albatross.
Albatross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Geno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Geno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Geno!
De Geno misses with an uppercut.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Geno.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross digs a good body shot into De Geno's ribs.
De Geno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but De Geno checks it.
A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Albatross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Geno lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from De Geno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
De Geno loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
De Geno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albatross checks it well.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Geno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Geno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Geno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
De Geno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
De Geno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Albatross if he has to take too many more of those.
De Geno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Albatross misses with a looping right.
De Geno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno tried to score with a low kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from De Geno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a looping right.#T1#
De Geno throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses.
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Geno.
De Geno lands a jab to the head.
De Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
De Geno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albatross throws a hook but De Geno avoids it easily.
Albatross motions for De Geno to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Geno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Geno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Geno swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
De Geno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Geno moves away from the strike by Albatross.
A little feinted left hand from De Geno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Geno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno slips under a jab from Albatross.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.#T2#
De Geno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but De Geno moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
De Geno throws a series of punches but Albatross avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albatross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Geno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Geno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Geno is out of range.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
De Geno throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Geno.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Albatross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Geno scrambles back to his feet.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses De Geno's front leg but catches the back leg as De Geno tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as De Geno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by De Geno as he checks the leg kick.
Albatross throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross cracks De Geno with an open hand slap.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.#T3#
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
De Geno slips a straight right by Albatross.
As Albatross backs away, De Geno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Geno has time to react.
De Geno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but De Geno saw it coming and moves away.
De Geno slips a jab from Albatross.
De Geno lands with a shot to the body.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Albatross.
De Geno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for De Geno.
De Geno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albatross is looking to land body kicks.
Albatross throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.#T4#
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albatross is looking to slow De Geno down with leg kicks.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Albatross, as that shot connected.
De Geno lands a really nice looking cross but Albatross seems unphased.
Albatross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Geno is able to avoid easily.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Albatross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Geno takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross misses with a hook.
De Geno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Albatross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Geno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Geno slips a straight right by Albatross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Geno moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno delivers a nice body kick.
De Geno throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross thuds his right hand into De Geno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
De Geno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Albatross.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Geno doesn't seem phased though.
Albatross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Albatross throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Albatross.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a body shot. #T1#
A low kick lands for De Geno.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Geno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albatross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Geno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Albatross's body. Albatross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Albatross.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
It looked like De Geno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albatross.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
De Geno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but De Geno slips the punch.
Albatross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Geno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albatross's sensitive parts.
Albatross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albatross there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Geno slips a jab from Albatross.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
De Geno connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albatross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Geno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Albatross tests De Geno's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
De Geno throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross slips a jab from De Geno.
Albatross flicks out a counter leg kick but De Geno steps away.
De Geno tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Albatross lands a nice looking body kick.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Geno. De Geno obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And De Geno counters with a quick kick to the body but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno lands with an overhand left.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of De Geno's head.
Albatross is looking to chop away at De Geno's legs.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Geno.
De Geno tries to clinch there but Albatross circles away.
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Geno.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. De Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross misses the jab.#T4#
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno checks a low kick from Albatross.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross tries to work over De Geno's front leg with a kick but De Geno checks it.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
Albatross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Geno's hands.
Albatross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
Albatross slips under a jab from De Geno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for De Geno.
Albatross slips a straight right by De Geno.
De Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Albatross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Our winner, Johnny Albatross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Mesquita jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mesquita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita has a hand on Ryan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Ryan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mesquita manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Ryan has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ryan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mesquita to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mesquita shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back!
Mesquita wants to control his opponent's hands but Ryan gets his hands free.
Mesquita is trying to break free. #T3#
Mesquita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Ryan keeps control of the position.
Mesquita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Mesquita breaks Ryan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan connects with a crisp jab.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita with a jab.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Mesquita's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mesquita scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan tests Mesquita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Mesquita moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mesquita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Ryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryan.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mesquita thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan scores with a nice strike.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Mesquita.
Eddie Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Mesquita moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Ryan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Mesquita landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mesquita dominating with strikes here.
Ryan regains half guard.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita dominated that second round.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Ryan misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mesquita there.
Ryan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves forwards but Mesquita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target. #T1##TD2#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mesquita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Ryan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
Mesquita has a hand on Ryan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.#T2#
Mesquita sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Richard Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesquita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryan has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
A very excited looking Eddie Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 186
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Fergusson checks a leg kick.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson works over Fergusson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
Jameel Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Fergusson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fergusson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fergusson.
Fergusson tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Fergusson misses with a double jab
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a hook
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fergusson misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that Fergusson semi-blocks.
Fergusson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Fergusson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
Fergusson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses. #T5#
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Fergusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Fergusson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Fergusson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fergusson catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T6#
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Johnson misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson motions for Fergusson to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.#T7#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fergusson will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Fergusson finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Fergusson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Fergusson stumbling back into the cage.#T8#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Fergusson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T9#
Johnson tries a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
A jab from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson stuns Fergusson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jameel Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson feints and then cracks Fergusson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fergusson down.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Fergusson. Those never looked like landing.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergusson cracks Johnson with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#T1##KD2#
Fergusson lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Fergusson stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Fergusson.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fergusson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Fergusson lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Fergusson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Fergusson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Fergusson lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson jabs at Fergusson's body.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Fergusson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Fergusson scores with a counter punch that sends Johnson to the canvas! Fergusson smells blood - he's punishing Johnson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
An out of breath Shane Fergusson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C377: Cheese vs Roberto III
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Torvik lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Torvik cracks Line with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Torvik has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Line to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torvik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line lands a shot to the body.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line tries a body shot but Torvik blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik. #T1#
Torvik tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Torvik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Line lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torvik.
Torvik lands an uppercut.
Torvik gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torvik as Line tries to tie him up.
Torvik lands a shot to the body.
Line looks winded!
Torvik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Torvik.
A short uppercut from Torvik.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torvik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Torvik.
Torvik presses Line against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Torvik misses with the head strike. #KD#
Torvik drops Line onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Line is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Line is rocked!#T2#
Torvik lands a big right hand that drops Line! The killer instinct kicks in and Torvik finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Torvik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C377: Cheese vs Roberto III
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Pinkman. Beautiful body shot.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probert.
Probert tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probert.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Pinkman pulls guard effortlessly.
Probert controlling from the top position.
Pinkman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman has control of Probert's left arm, preventing Probert from doing any damage.
Pinkman looking to control. #T1#
Pinkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinkman, not yet.
Pinkman is trying to control the position but Probert postures up.
Pinkman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Pinkman managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pinkman lands with a good body shot.
Probert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Probert avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Probert throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pinkman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Probert!
Pinkman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Probert can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Probert tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pinkman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Probert looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pinkman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Probert is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pinkman lets go of the hold and Probert can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Pinkman!
In defeat, Bob Probert stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'.

Event: GAMMA#1121 Hawk v Super
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Deane misses with an uppercut
and Wrecks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wrecks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deane is defended easily by Wrecks.#TD#
Deane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wrecks has control of Deane's left arm, preventing Deane from doing any damage.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecks has wrist control.
Wrecks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane being controlled here momentarily.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane postures up in Wrecks's guard and throws a big left but Wrecks blocks it.
Wrecks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecks has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deane postures up in Wrecks's guard and throws a big left but Wrecks blocks it.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrecks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wrecks's head.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrecks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrecks managing to control the position.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecks has wrist control.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Wrecks blocks nicely.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrecks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecks keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Wrecks blocks nicely.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrecks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Deane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Deane throws a shot from downtown. Wrecks moves away and avoids it.
Deane looks to throw the jab but Wrecks is out of range.
Deane connects with a crisp jab.
Deane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deane lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrecks's head.
Deane scores with a hook.
Deane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrecks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrecks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deane misses the body punch
and Wrecks counters with a good, hard body kick but Deane shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrecks counters with a low kick, right behind Deane 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Wrecks cracks Deane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wrecks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Deane to stand back up!#ROC2#Deane is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Will Wrecks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deane tries for a takedown but Wrecks circles away easily
and Wrecks counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1122 Rose vs. Drago
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Farman wants to slow Femme down by chopping away at his legs.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Femme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman slips under a jab.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman scores with a decent looking hook.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman is looking to score with low kicks.
Femme throws out a counter right but Farman avoids it with no problem.
Femme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Farman rather than just go for the knockout.
Farman scoring well with a low kick there.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Femme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme lands with a hook. Farman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Femme walks into a jab.
Farman misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Femme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Femme throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab. #T1#
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Farman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farman cracks a nice hook into Femme's ribs.
Femme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farman.
Femme ducks right into an uppercut from Farman.
Farman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Farman's head back.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Femme takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme slips a straight right by Farman.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.#TD2#
Femme manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farman on his heels. He'll look to pass Farman's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farman is pulling down on Femme's head to control his posture.
Femme sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Farman wants to sweep here but Femme controlling him for the moment.
Femme is stalling in the full guard.
Femme is pushing down on Farman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farman is fighting to maintain full guard but Femme has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Femme trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Farman sizes up Femme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Femme misses.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Farman throws a leg kick but Femme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Femme misses. #T4#
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
A nice leg kick from Farman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Farman.
A cross from Farman lands.
Farman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farman thuds his right hand into Femme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Farman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Femme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farman. Farman obviously looking to wear him down.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Femme blocks a jab.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Femme misses.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farman throws a solid leg kick but Femme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farman.
Some bone on bone action there as Femme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Femme appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farman slips under a jab from Femme.
Farman throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Femme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman throws a looping overhand right but Femme ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Farman misses with a straight left.
Farman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
Farman throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme walks into a stiff left hand from Farman.
Farman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Femme is out of range and Farman settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Farman misses with a looping left.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme scores with a punch to the head.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Femme moves out of range of the leg kick from Farman.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Farman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Femme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Farman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Femme checks it well.
Femme throws out a counter right but Farman avoids it with no problem.
Farman moves away from the strike by Femme.
Farman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Farman saw that one coming.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Farman tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
Farman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farman avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Farman. That snapped Femme's head back.
Femme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farman digs a good hook to Femme's body. #T2#
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Femme clobbers Farman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farman slips under a jab.
Farman connects with a right hand. Femme shakes it off.
Farman cracks Femme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme sizes up Farman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farman misses with a body shot.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Farman is looking to chop away at Femme's legs.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman slips a jab from Femme.
Farman avoids the body shot from Femme.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farman to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Farman misses.
Donk. Femme catches Farman right on the button with a cross.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.#T3#
Femme misses the jab.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme moves out of range as Farman strikes.
Farman throws a low kick but Femme moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Farman slips a jab from Femme.
Farman jabs at Femme's body.
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Farman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Femme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman connects with a jab.
Farman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Femme as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Farman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farman jabs Femme right on the nose. Femme blinks but takes it well.
Femme lands a head shot.
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme staying out of range there.
Farman ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Farman tries to land a leg kick but Femme saw it coming and moves away.
Farman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
Farman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Femme. That did some damage!
Femme avoids the body shot from Farman.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Femme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Farman tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farman scores with a nice head shot.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Femme scores with a jab.
Violent Femme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farman wants to land a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Farman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farman takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Farman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Femme swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Femme swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Farman tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farman with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Femme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Farman saw that one coming.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Farman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Farman with a nice cross.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Farman's shoulder, as Farman tries to avoid the shot.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Farman throws a hook but Femme avoids it easily.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Femme scores with a jab. Farman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme lands with a nice body punch.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman lands a nice looking body shot.
Farman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Farman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Farman scores with a leg kick.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Farman misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Farman misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Femme misses.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Femme misses.
Farman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Farman lands.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zafir Farman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman cracks Femme with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Farman is looking to slow Femme down with leg kicks.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Farman.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Femme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Femme scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Femme misses the jab.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farman at a distance.
Femme blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Femme misses.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
A left lands for Farman.
Farman lands with a nice body punch.
Farman feints and then cracks Femme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Femme down.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farman cracks Femme with a good jab.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme slips a jab from Farman.
Farman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Farman.#T4#
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Farman cracks Femme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme throws a hook but Farman avoids it easily.
Farman throws a front kick aimed at Femme's knee but Femme avoids it well.
Farman missing with a left hand there. Femme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Farman swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Farman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Femme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farman with a nice cross.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Farman slips the punch.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Femme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farman takes one to the side of the head.
Femme moves out of range of the leg kick from Farman.
Femme throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zafir Farman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
A victorious Zafir Farman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C371: Cheese vs Walton III
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Egyptian throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Egyptian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Geno to the mat! De Geno manages to get full guard.
De Geno keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
Egyptian passes De Geno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Egyptian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Egyptian wants to work for an arm triangle but De Geno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Geno is trying to stand up here but Egyptian is controlling him well.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
De Geno manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Egyptian keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
De Geno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Geno thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
De Geno throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
And Egyptian tries to counter it with a takedown but De Geno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but De Geno avoids it easily.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian jabs De Geno to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Geno throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
De Geno keeps Egyptian at a distance using the push kick.
De Geno throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
And Egyptian tries to counter it with a takedown but De Geno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
De Geno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egyptian moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
De Geno swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
De Geno is looking to wear down Egyptian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Egyptian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Geno to the ground. Egyptian is now in De Geno's guard.
Egyptian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Egyptian showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian stops De Geno from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
De Geno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Egyptian off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
De Geno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno. #T3#
De Geno lands a jab to the nose.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but De Geno avoids them all with ease.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Egyptian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Geno!
Egyptian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Geno sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Geno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Egyptian asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Geno keeps working.
Egyptian lands a nice forearm strike.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet but Egyptian drags him back down.
Egyptian is putting a hurting on De Geno here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
De Geno pushes Egyptian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Egyptian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Geno trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Egyptian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Egyptian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Egyptian moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Egyptian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Geno trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
De Geno takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
And Egyptian tries to counter it with a takedown but De Geno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Geno swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Nice jab there from De Geno.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno lands a slapping body shot.
De Geno lands with a good body shot.
De Geno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian checks a low kick from De Geno.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egyptian. #T1#
De Geno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Egyptian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Geno is keeping the position for now.
De Geno wants to stand up but Egyptian is controlling him.
Egyptian trying to control but De Geno is working from the bottom.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet but Egyptian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Geno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Geno.
De Geno with a hook.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
De Geno thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
A low kick lands for De Geno.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
De Geno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.
Egyptian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a straight right.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from De Geno misses.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.#T3#
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Egyptian tries to counter it with a takedown but De Geno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Egyptian checks a leg kick.
De Geno swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
De Geno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Egyptian takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno scores with a punch to the head.
De Geno is looking to score with low kicks.
And Egyptian tries to counter it with a takedown but De Geno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Geno won't be happy with that.
De Geno bucks up and tries to throw Egyptian off but instead Egyptian has got his back!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Egyptian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Egyptian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but De Geno has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Egyptian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Egyptian tightening his grip on De Geno, looking for the choke.
Egyptian throwing damaging strikes from the back! De Geno could be in trouble here!
De Geno is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Egyptian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Geno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Geno for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Geno throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
Nice body punch from De Geno.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Geno stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egyptian swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range. #T1#
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Geno works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown but De Geno shows good takedown defense.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but De Geno avoids them all with ease.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Geno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but De Geno avoids it easily.
De Geno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from De Geno. No joy for Egyptian on that attempt.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishmael Egyptian.
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Geno throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egyptian.

De Geno pushes Egyptian off and gets back to his feet.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
De Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
De Geno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Egyptian under the eye.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Egyptian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Geno.
De Geno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
De Geno scores with a nice right hand.
De Geno scores with a decent looking hook.
De Geno tries to score with a low kick but Egyptian moves his leg out of the way.
De Geno tries a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Egyptian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Geno swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
De Geno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
De Geno gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Egyptian is trying to work for a kimura but De Geno is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Egyptian is working for a kimura but De Geno is defending it quite comfortably.
Egyptian prevents De Geno from standing back up.
Egyptian wants to pass to mount but De Geno is defending the position. #SUB2#
Egyptian wants to work for an arm triangle but De Geno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Geno pushes Egyptian off looking to stand but Egyptian dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Geno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ishmael Egyptian had this to say: 'What the hell was that?'.

Event: SYN 1119 Jankovic vs. Kostov
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Margera throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margera digs a good hook to Miller's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Miller slips under a jab from Margera.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Margera throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera lands a jab to the head.
Margera connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Miller thuds a left hand into Margera's body.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Margera cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Margera lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Margera doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
A big left from Margera misses.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller blocks a jab.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Margera finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller is looking to wear down Margera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses the jab.#T3#
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Margera - just one landing.
Margera misses with a right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Margera moves into the clinch.
Margera has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller wants to stall.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Margera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Margera scores with a shoulder strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller wants to stall. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Margera wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Margera misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Margera throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Margera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Margera jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Margera clinches.
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera missing with knees to the body.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller blocks a body shot from Margera.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Boryslav Margera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Margera misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margera swings widly with a right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Margera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller with a hook.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Margera.
Miller catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margera thinking. #T3#
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Margera has time to react.
Miller swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Margera in his tracks.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Margera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Margera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Margera.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Margera.#T4#
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margera.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Margera. Those never looked like landing.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Margera misses with a looping left.
Miller lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Margera lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Margera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Margera's head.
Joshua Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Margera scores with a decent looking hook.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller slips a jab from Margera.
Margera avoids the body shot from Miller.
Margera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Margera tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Margera looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Margera tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Margera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Margera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Margera moves out of range. #T1#
Miller stalks Margera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Margera's face. Margera staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Margera moves away from the strike by Miller.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Miller stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Margera with a jab.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Margera thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller. #CL2#
Margera moves into the clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera misses with some punches.
Margera lands a right hand.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Margera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. #BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Margera drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Margera has managed to clinch.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A short left from Margera.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Margera can turn it around.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera avoids the body shot from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera slips a jab from Miller.#T4#
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Margera moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Margera scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera avoids the body shot from Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boryslav Margera.
I've got Margera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
A victorious Boryslav Margera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C370: Handerson vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Roberto.
Pinkman thuds his right hand into Roberto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinkman shoots and misses
and Roberto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinkman lands a jab to the nose.
Roberto loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinkman as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinkman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberto walks into a stiff left hand from Pinkman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinkman jabs at Roberto's body.
Pinkman's coach down at Black Eagle MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pinkman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Pinkman shoots in and bounces Roberto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Roberto has his feet on Pinkman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Pinkman throws a body punch but Roberto moves out of range.
Pinkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberto.
Pinkman slips under a jab from Roberto.
A jab from Pinkman does it's job there.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Pinkman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paulo Roberto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
Roberto wants to clinch.
Roberto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinkman slips a jab and a cross from Roberto. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Roberto. Those never looked like landing.
Roberto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paulo Roberto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Roberto has managed to clinch.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberto smiles and moves away.
Roberto looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Pinkman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberto wants to clinch.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinkman.
A lazy left from Pinkman finds it's target.
Roberto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberto tests Pinkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A jab from Roberto finds it's way through Pinkman's defenses.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut.
Roberto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinkman should have avoided that one.
Pinkman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinkman somewhat.
Roberto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Roberto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Roberto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roberto tries to clinch but Pinkman moves away
and Pinkman counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Pinkman clinches up with Roberto and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Pinkman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Roberto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinkman is defending well for now.
Pinkman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roberto is defending well.
Roberto struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinkman controls his hands.
Roberto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pinkman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Roberto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pinkman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinkman tries to stall but Roberto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Pinkman avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage.
Roberto tries a knee to the head but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberto misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roberto lands a nice shot that snaps Pinkman's head back. #CL2#
Roberto tries to keep at a distance but Pinkman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberto walks away with a smile on his face. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Roberto darts in and clinches Pinkman up against the cage.
The referee calls for Pinkman to work.
A body shot lands from Roberto.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Pinkman manages to pull guard.
Pinkman working a defensive guard but Roberto manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Roberto stands up and beckons Pinkman to his feet. #T1#
Pinkman has his takedown stuffed
and Roberto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paulo Roberto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Roberto slips the punch.
Roberto misses with a body shot.
A jab from Roberto misses.
Roberto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman darts in looking for a takedown but Roberto gets double underhooks and turns Pinkman into the cage.
Roberto cracks Pinkman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinkman! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Roberto - just one landing.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberto to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Roberto lands an elbow inside that Pinkman shrugs off.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulo Roberto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinkman.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Roberto.
Roberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Pinkman scores with a shot to the side of Roberto's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Roberto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman slows down the pace here. #T3#
Roberto working aggressively here.
Roberto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberto to keep the fight standing.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto lands a shot to the body.
Roberto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roberto scores with a shot to the side of Pinkman's head.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberto. #ROC#Pinkman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberto finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Roberto is working Pinkman over against the cage.
Pinkman is breathing heavily.
Roberto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roberto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinkman can do to turn this around?#T4#
Clinched against the cage, Roberto lands a big elbow that drops Pinkman! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pinkman is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C370: Handerson vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Thorn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Line takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line misses with a hook.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Thorn is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Thorn fakes the leg kick and cracks Line in the body.
Line looks winded!#T1#
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Line moved away.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorn misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
A punch combination from Thorn misses. #T2#
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Thorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn lands a right hand.
Line works on Thorn's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Line tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line blocking some punches.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Line.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line looking to slow down the pace here.
Thorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Line can turn it around.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
Line tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
A short right from Thorn. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Line misses with the head strike.
Thorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Line.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Line slowing the pace effectively.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Thorn's head.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Line blocks a body shot from Thorn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Line misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gothic Line will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorn under the eye.
Thorn throws a body kick that misses.
Line catches Thorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Line misses.
Line thuds a left hand into Thorn's body.#T1##CL#
Thorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Gothic Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Line misses the shot to the body.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Line misses.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line needs to keep his hands up - Thorn had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thorn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
As Line backs away, Thorn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Thorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?!
Thorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Thorn tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Line throws a counter combo.#T4#
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.#CL#
Line tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Line tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Line working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Line.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Line or not.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thorn tries to clinch up.#CL#
Thorn has Line up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Thorn tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Line takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thorn lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##KD#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Line tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Line back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Line is rocked!
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?#CL#
Thorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Line tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Line working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn. #T2#
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line misses with some punches.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
A hook to the body from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorn is leaning against Line and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
Thorn lands a body shot. #T3#
Thorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lines head.
Thorn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Line's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Line drops to his knees and Thorn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1118 Beard v Young
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Ryan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryan throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch position.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Ryan sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Ryan avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Soares.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Gabriel Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Soares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan throws a front kick aimed at Soares's knee but Soares avoids it well.
Soares just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryan.
Soares leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Ryan shakes him off and moves away.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.#T2#
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soares won't be happy with that.
Soares tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ryan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Soares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Ryan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Soares sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.#SUB#
Ryan has his foot on Soares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soares works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Soares wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soares controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch position.
Soares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Soares avoids it well and moves away.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan misses the jab.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch position.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.#CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan is leaning against Soares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soares smiles and moves away.
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Soares misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Soares misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch position.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Soares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab. #CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action. #T2#
Soares stalling against the cage.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Soares - just one landing.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Soares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Ryan swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eddie Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Ryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Soares tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares. #T4#
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.
Soares avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soares throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soares's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Soares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Soares lands a right hook to the body.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Ryan lands with a right hand.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Soares lands a lovely overhand right.
Soares blocks a jab.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Soares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan is trying to push Soares away but Soares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Ryan jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan is struggling to control the position.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soares walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soares connects with a looping right hand.
Ryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Soares defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Soares throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.#T2#
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soares.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Soares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Soares pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Soares throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soares is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soares looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soares looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soares! #REVB##SUB2#
Soares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabriel Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Soares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Ryan.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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